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There seems to be some confusion on this app about what does and does not constitute being in contact with the bag. Here is a textbook example of a player who initially touches the bag safely but then comes off the bag and is tagged out. Hope this helps.

There seems to be some confusion on this app about what does and does not constitute being in contact with the bag. Here is a textbook example of a player who initially touches the bag safely but then comes off the bag and is tagged out. Hope this helps.

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The Twins retired Tony Oliva‘s number 6 on this date in 1991. They retired Rod Carew‘s number in 1987. Coincidence?

The Twins retired Tony Oliva‘s number 6 on this date in 1991. They retired Rod Carew‘s number in 1987. Coincidence?

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Could someone please come teach me this move? Look at this: he has his foot down when the pitcher releases the ball and can adjust to anything, even a Matt Grill changeup. I can never get the feel for swinging from this position :/

Could someone please come teach me this move? Look at this: he has his foot down when the pitcher releases the ball and can adjust to anything, even a Matt Grill changeup. I can never get the feel for swinging from this position :/

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First-ballot Hall of Famer running a hard 90 on a routine groundball in a game that doesn't count

First-ballot Hall of Famer running a hard 90 on a routine groundball in a game that doesn't count

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At lunch today, while a fellow English teacher was opening a pack of '91 Topps, he began to describe an epic play from Twins history he wished he could find a clip of. I proceeded to pull out my phone, search "Jeff Harper," and there it was :)

At lunch today, while a fellow English teacher was opening a pack of '91 Topps, he began to describe an epic play from Twins history he wished he could find a clip of. I proceeded to pull out my phone, search "Jeff Harper," and there it was :)

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36-year-old Kirby Puckett held a press conference at the Metrodome to officially announce his retirement on this date in 1996. Cleveland happened to be in town, and Dennis Martinez attended the press conference. Puckett had been hit in the face by a Martinez fastball at the Metrodome in what turned out to be Puckett’s final regular season plate appearance on September 28, 1995. Puckett appeared poised for a big season in 1996, batting .344 in spring training when he woke up on the final day of camp unable to see out of his right eye. He was diagnosed with glaucoma (unrelated to the season-ending hit-by-pitch), and placed on the Injured List for the first time in his career. Four surgeries did nothing to improve his vision before he officially announced his retirement.

36-year-old Kirby Puckett held a press conference at the Metrodome to officially announce his retirement on this date in 1996. Cleveland happened to be in town, and Dennis Martinez attended the press conference. Puckett had been hit in the face by a Martinez fastball at the Metrodome in what turned out to be Puckett’s final regular season plate appearance on September 28, 1995. Puckett appeared poised for a big season in 1996, batting .344 in spring training when he woke up on the final day of camp unable to see out of his right eye. He was diagnosed with glaucoma (unrelated to the season-ending hit-by-pitch), and placed on the Injured List for the first time in his career. Four surgeries did nothing to improve his vision before he officially announced his retirement.

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Watch how Trevor Bauer’s teammates reacted after he completed his no-hitter earlier today

Watch how Trevor Bauer’s teammates reacted after he completed his no-hitter earlier today

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This Greg Gagne bunt was all that stood between Bobby Witt and the 14th perfect game in MLB history. Witt completed the 1-hit shutout with 14 strikeouts and 0 walks.

This Greg Gagne bunt was all that stood between Bobby Witt and the 14th perfect game in MLB history. Witt completed the 1-hit shutout with 14 strikeouts and 0 walks.

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“You used to pitch Ted Williams like this: High & behind him” 🤣 — great line by Jim Kaat after Minnesota native Dana Kiecker threw one behind the batter’s head in the 1990 ALCS

“You used to pitch Ted Williams like this: High & behind him” 🤣 — great line by Jim Kaat after Minnesota native Dana Kiecker threw one behind the batter’s head in the 1990 ALCS

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Shades of Randy Bush. Professional job by the umpire here getting this call correct. I’m sure plenty of armchair umpires could have sworn he was out.

Shades of Randy Bush. Professional job by the umpire here getting this call correct. I’m sure plenty of armchair umpires could have sworn he was out.

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Gary Gaetti, Al Newman, and Kent Hrbek turned an unprecedented two triple plays at Fenway Park on this date in 1990. Anyone recognize the pitcher/batter combo on the first one? The next night the Twins tied an AL record by turning six doubles plays. They lost both games 1-0 and 5-4. Fun Fact: Dan Skog hit into a triple play in the Minnoka Grays vs. Rockford Rail Splitters game last night.

Gary Gaetti, Al Newman, and Kent Hrbek turned an unprecedented two triple plays at Fenway Park on this date in 1990. Anyone recognize the pitcher/batter combo on the first one? The next night the Twins tied an AL record by turning six doubles plays. They lost both games 1-0 and 5-4. Fun Fact: Dan Skog hit into a triple play in the Minnoka Grays vs. Rockford Rail Splitters game last night.

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On this date in 2006, #MNTwins colorful commentator Bert Blyleven said one of the seven dirty words you can never say on television, TWICE!

On this date in 2006, #MNTwins colorful commentator Bert Blyleven said one of the seven dirty words you can never say on television, TWICE!

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After failing to receive a suitable contract offer, Rod Carew retired on this date in 1986. Listen to this clip of Rod's on-field interview with Harmon Killebrew after collecting his 3,000th hit off Frank J. Viola, Jr. in 1985. It was later determined that owners had colluded against Carew and other free agents, essentially agreeing not to offer contracts to other teams’ free agents, thereby helping each other retain their own players while keeping salaries low. In 1995, Carew was awarded $782,035.71 in damages for lost wages. Other players affected by the scandal included Jack Morris, Paul Molitor, and Gary Gaetti. Did collusion prevent Morris from being a member of the '87 #MNTwins? He became a free agent following the 1986 season and named the Twins as his first choice of teams to sign with. He met with owner Carl Pohlad and GM Andy MacPhail, and according to Jack, he and Pohlad essentially had a deal. Ultimately, however, the Twins did not sign him, and there's no doubt in Jack's mind that it was due to the collusion scandal.

After failing to receive a suitable contract offer, Rod Carew retired on this date in 1986. Listen to this clip of Rod's on-field interview with Harmon Killebrew after collecting his 3,000th hit off Frank J. Viola, Jr. in 1985. It was later determined that owners had colluded against Carew and other free agents, essentially agreeing not to offer contracts to other teams’ free agents, thereby helping each other retain their own players while keeping salaries low. In 1995, Carew was awarded $782,035.71 in damages for lost wages. Other players affected by the scandal included Jack Morris, Paul Molitor, and Gary Gaetti. Did collusion prevent Morris from being a member of the '87 #MNTwins? He became a free agent following the 1986 season and named the Twins as his first choice of teams to sign with. He met with owner Carl Pohlad and GM Andy MacPhail, and according to Jack, he and Pohlad essentially had a deal. Ultimately, however, the Twins did not sign him, and there's no doubt in Jack's mind that it was due to the collusion scandal.

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Happy 53rd birthday to current Loretto Larks townball player Corey Koskie

Happy 53rd birthday to current Loretto Larks townball player Corey Koskie

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Lonnie Smith shook hands with catcher Brian Harper before the first pitch of the greatest World Series Game 7 ever played. "I don't think I've ever seen a hitter shake hands with a catcher before the first pitch in any game." "Like a heavyweight fight."

Lonnie Smith shook hands with catcher Brian Harper before the first pitch of the greatest World Series Game 7 ever played. "I don't think I've ever seen a hitter shake hands with a catcher before the first pitch in any game." "Like a heavyweight fight."

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When 21-year-old Kent Hrbek was called up straight from single-A Visalia, it meant he'd be getting home to Minnesota sooner than expected, where his dad had recently been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. First, though, he made his major league debut playing Gehrig's old position at Gehrig's old ballpark.

When 21-year-old Kent Hrbek was called up straight from single-A Visalia, it meant he'd be getting home to Minnesota sooner than expected, where his dad had recently been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. First, though, he made his major league debut playing Gehrig's old position at Gehrig's old ballpark.

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The #MNTwins traded Carlos Gómez to Milwaukee for 2007 All-Star shortstop J.J. Hardy on this date in 2009. After one season, the Twins traded Hardy to Baltimore for diddly squat. In 2021, Gómez was enshrined on the Brewers Wall of Honor and Hardy was inducted into the Oriole's Hall of Fame.

The #MNTwins traded Carlos Gómez to Milwaukee for 2007 All-Star shortstop J.J. Hardy on this date in 2009. After one season, the Twins traded Hardy to Baltimore for diddly squat. In 2021, Gómez was enshrined on the Brewers Wall of Honor and Hardy was inducted into the Oriole's Hall of Fame.

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After Trevor Bauer threw a pitch under @ToriiHunter48’s chin, Torii absolutely teed off on him. (@RoySmalley5 on color commentary) Hunter had a big game, going 4-for-4 with a walk, two doubles, a home run, four RBI, and two runs scored.

After Trevor Bauer threw a pitch under @ToriiHunter48’s chin, Torii absolutely teed off on him. (@RoySmalley5 on color commentary) Hunter had a big game, going 4-for-4 with a walk, two doubles, a home run, four RBI, and two runs scored.

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This is one of the top-5 greatest plays in the history of baseball. The pitcher throws behind Lenny Randle (🐐). Does Randle charge the mound? No. He lays a bunt down the first-base line and blows up the pitcher when he goes to field it. <chef's kiss>

This is one of the top-5 greatest plays in the history of baseball. The pitcher throws behind Lenny Randle (🐐). Does Randle charge the mound? No. He lays a bunt down the first-base line and blows up the pitcher when he goes to field it. <chef's kiss>

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.@ToriiHunter48 threw the ball back at the pitcher after getting plunked on this date in 2002.

.@ToriiHunter48 threw the ball back at the pitcher after getting plunked on this date in 2002.

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Happy 39th birthday to ByungHo Park, who astonished Mike Trout with this home run OVER the batter's eye in 2016.

Happy 39th birthday to ByungHo Park, who astonished Mike Trout with this home run OVER the batter's eye in 2016.

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.@ToriiHunter48 steamrolled White Sox catcher Jamie Burke on this date in 2004. Burke spent the night in the hospital and was diagnosed with a concussion. “I feel like a truck hit me,” Burke said.

.@ToriiHunter48 steamrolled White Sox catcher Jamie Burke on this date in 2004. Burke spent the night in the hospital and was diagnosed with a concussion. “I feel like a truck hit me,” Burke said.

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On this date in 2010, the White Sox were on the verge of narrowing the AL Central race to two games when big Jim Thome stepped up and hit the first walk-off home run in Target Field history. Dick Bremer and Bert Blyleven on the call.

On this date in 2010, the White Sox were on the verge of narrowing the AL Central race to two games when big Jim Thome stepped up and hit the first walk-off home run in Target Field history. Dick Bremer and Bert Blyleven on the call.

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On This Date in 1987: With the bases loaded and two out in the bottom of the sixth in Game 6 of the World Series, the Cardinals brought in lefty Ken Dayley to face Kent Hrbek, who deposited Dayley's first pitch over the CF fence for the biggest grand slam in Twins history.

On This Date in 1987: With the bases loaded and two out in the bottom of the sixth in Game 6 of the World Series, the Cardinals brought in lefty Ken Dayley to face Kent Hrbek, who deposited Dayley's first pitch over the CF fence for the biggest grand slam in Twins history.

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On This Date in 1991: The Twins are gonna win the World Series ... The Twins have won it! It's a base hit. It's a 1-nothing, 10-inning victory! #Poetry

On This Date in 1991: The Twins are gonna win the World Series ... The Twins have won it! It's a base hit. It's a 1-nothing, 10-inning victory! #Poetry

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